CNI — Canadian National Railway Company
Dividend Grades
vs Industrials sector| Metric | CNI | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% | 1.26% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 21.15% | 8.15% |
| Payout Ratio | 17.6% | 29.6% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 31 | 15 |
| 1Y Total Return | +12.6% | 29.5% |
Grades compare this stock to Industrials sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
53.72%
3-Year Growth
29.45%
5-Year Growth
21.15%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Jun 9, 2026
Last Payment
Jun 30, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | $1.3300 | +45.36% |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $0.9150 | +3.10% |
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.8875 | 0.00% |
| Sep 8, 2025 | $0.8875 | 0.00% |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.8875 | 0.00% |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.8875 | +5.03% |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $0.8450 | 0.00% |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.8450 | +37.40% |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $0.6150 | -1.94% |
| Mar 6, 2024 | $0.6271 | +7.94% |
| Dec 6, 2023 | $0.5810 | +0.26% |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $0.5795 | -2.13% |
| Jun 8, 2023 | $0.5922 | +3.49% |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $0.5722 | +6.09% |
| Dec 7, 2022 | $0.5393 | -3.43% |
| Sep 7, 2022 | $0.5585 | -3.60% |
| Jun 8, 2022 | $0.5793 | +1.04% |
| Mar 9, 2022 | $0.5733 | +18.40% |
| Dec 8, 2021 | $0.4843 | -0.19% |
| Sep 7, 2021 | $0.4852 | -4.58% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
17.6%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
24.2%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $1.85 | $645.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $1.87 | $940.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $1.83 | $808.00M |
| Q4 2025 | $2.03 | $997.19M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of June 21, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.